Description: I. Inter-zonal conference in Minden. British and US zone military governors confer on economic situation; Dr Viktor Agartz, leader of the 2 zones' joint economic council.
II. Mexico's new president Dr Miguel Aleman sworn into office (ceremony, and balcony appearance).
III. Emden. Portrait of current condition (extensive damage, but harbour and canals handling food imports) and of plans and models for future reconstruction.
IV. Hitler's personal photographer (Heinrich Hoffmann) appears before Munich Denazification Court, sentenced to 10 years.
V. US Admiral Byrd preparing new expedition to South Pole. Loading of supplies, equipment, dogs etc; map of route; Byrd explains mission ("untouched reservoir of natural resources"); some film from 1929 expedition.
VI. "Streiflichter aus Deutschland." a. Hamburg children return from holidays as guests of Swiss families. b. Cycle race in Berlin.
VII. "Kleine Premiere": Peter Igelhoff introduces and gives first performance of new song especially for "Welt im Film".
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Agartz, Viktor (person)
Igelhoff, Peter (person)
Aleman, Miguel (person)
Keywords: ceremonies, Mexican - event-related: swearing-in of president (object name)
administration, Allied - occupation: Minden (object name)
economics, Allied international (object name)
arts, German - music: song (object name)
Germany & Minden (geography)
Mexico (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: German
Title language: German
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 1191 ft; Running time: 13 mins
